The Knife
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Dm C
One night you got into my head
Dm C
with the cold bright fear that stroke me dead
Dm C
And your body lay heavy in our bed
Dm C
with your blood stained tears on your chest
Dm C
Our love is never what it was
Dm C
Never bold enough to carry us,
Dm C
In the beginning I wanted you so much
Dm C
Fire and dirt, then dust
Dm C
So love, would you save her
A# C
Is she everything you bet upon your life?!
Dm C
So love, did you need her
A# C
Is it all because you fell against the KNIFE
Dm C
And now, can you hold her
A# C
Do you see her around the shadow of the KNIFE
Dm C
So love, have you lost her,
A# C Dm
Does it turn you up inside?!
Dm C
One day, I'll sleep and never wake
Dm C
And they outtake the color from my face
Dm C
This is all a pay for my mistakes,
Dm C
Old things wither then drink
Dm C
So love, would you save her
A# C
Is she everything you bet upon your life?!
Dm C
So love, did you need her
A# C
Is it all because you fell against the KNIFE
Dm C
And now, can you hold her
A# C
Do you see her around the shadow of the KNIFE
Dm C
So love, have you lost her,
A# C Dm
Does it turn you up inside?!
Dm C A# C
Will I hold your hand tonight
Dm C A# C
And how I'd hold your hand tonight
Dm A#
Did you work so hard to keep her
Dm C
Did you tried so hard despite?!
Dm A#
Was it hurt old heart that freed her?
A# C
Come on home, song, tight
Dm C
So love, would you save her
A# C
Is she everything you bet upon your life?!
Dm C
So love, did you need her
A# C
Is it all because you fell against the KNIFE
Dm C
And now, can you hold her
A# C
Do you see her around the shadow of the KNIFE
Dm C
So love, have you lost her,
A# C Dm
Does it turn you up inside?!
How to play The Knife
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.